Triage Nurse
Published | February 28, 2022 |
Location | Suffolk, Virginia |
Category | Registered Nurse |
Position Type | Eastern |
Description
Duties:
- Accompany patients to appropriate exam rooms
- Obtain vitals: weight, height, blood pressure, temperature, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate
- Document Chief Complaint
- Medication reconciliation
- Allergy reconciliation
- Perform finger sticks for blood draw and acquire results through lab test equipment
- Request patient complete urine collection for urinalysis and acquire results through lab test equipment
- Administer vaccinations according to provider order
- Communicate successfully with patients
- Provide education to patients when necessary
- Documentation of results, vaccinations, and other pertinent information into EMR
Qualifications:
- RN or LPN License in good standing
- Medical Assistant Certified or Student (see Student requirements)
Training:
- Volunteer Orientation
- HIPAA Training Worksheet
- Confidentiality Agreement
- Clinical training will be completed by assigned staff or licensed volunteers
- Two shadowing sessions with staff or licensed volunteer required
Time Commitment:
- 40 hours within a 10-week period